Guys, you did it!

We’ve racked up even more reactions on the post, so we’re thrilled to share our FREE CAREER CHECKLIST with Expert Advice from BeInCrypto’s HR Director!

Inside, you’ll discover:
✅Pro tips + AI tools to supercharge your applications
✅A clear, step-by-step guide to landing Web3 roles
✅Smart ways to leverage job descriptions for career success
✅Resources to support your journey and more!

Crafted to save you time, reduce stress, and empower you to apply with confidence in the fast-moving IT and Web3 job market—bringing you closer to the career you’ve always wanted 🚀

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Friends, it’s Friday!

What are your plans for the weekend? If you haven’t decided yet, here are some movie ideas to check out:

▫️Brooklyn (2015)
▫️Eighth Grade (2018)
▫️About Time (2013)

Share your weekend movie picks in the comments!

2 Web3 Job Openings Worth a Closer Look — No Fluff, Just Strategy

Before anything, read the JDs first:

1️⃣ OKX — Senior Product Manager
2️⃣ Anchorage Digital — Relationship Management

Now — how to know if you’re truly a fit:

➡️OKX
This role isn’t about translation — it’s full-cycle product localization. You’ll adapt UX, copy, and systems for different markets.

If you’ve never worked in localization, even a strong PM background won’t help much — it’s the core skill.

But if you do have it, it can outweigh other gaps.

▫️Just note: 6 months of localization rarely count as a full cycle — show what you actually launched or improved to stay credible.

➡️Anchorage Digital
This is pure B2B — think institutional clients, not retail users. “SaaS” in the JD is your hint.

They want someone who’s managed enterprise relationships end-to-end — from prospecting to closing six-figure+ deals.

If your network is small but powerful, highlight it. If you’ve done a few big sales solo, even better.

$10K deals won’t impress them, but high-impact cases will.

❗️Check your fit before applying:
Use our 📎FREE Career Checklist to measure your match, refine your story, and tailor your pitch for Web3 hiring.

Don’t self-reject, apply smart.
Focus on your strongest, most relevant wins and let results speak louder than buzzwords.

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What Is BTCFi?

BTCFi = Bitcoin + DeFi. Instead of only HODLing BTC, BTCFi lets you lend, borrow, trade, and issue assets using Bitcoin or layers tied to Bitcoin, without moving everything to Ethereum.

Here’s what that actually means:

What’s BTCFi? It’s decentralized finance built for Bitcoin (or on Bitcoin-connected layers). Think lending, DEXes, stablecoins, and token issuance that use BTC as the base asset — enabled by sidechains, L2s, and protocol bridges.

How Does It Work?
▫️Lightning Network: Fast, cheap BTC payments and rails for higher-volume transfers (not smart contracts, but foundational).
▫️Sidechains (RSK, Liquid): Peg BTC to a smart-contract-capable chain (RBTC, etc.) so Solidity-like apps can run while settling to Bitcoin.
▫️Stacks (Proof-of-Transfer): A separate chain that settles on Bitcoin and runs Clarity smart contracts (Stacking lets STX holders earn BTC).
▫️Taproot Assets / Lightning token rails: Issue tokens (including stablecoins) that move on Bitcoin-native rails for speed and settlement.
▫️Bridges & integrations: Protocols like LayerZero and Meson help move liquidity and messages between Bitcoin layers and other chains.

Key Protocols to Know
▫️Stacks: Smart contracts and apps that observe Bitcoin; STX gas and stacking rewards.
▫️RSK (Rootstock): EVM-compatible sidechain with RBTC for DeFi primitives.
▫️Sovryn: Bitcoin-native lending, margin trading, and stablecoins on RSK.
▫️Lightning + Taproot Assets: Fast payments + token issuance on Bitcoin rails.
▫️Liquid, Mintlayer, others: Infrastructure for issuance, settlement, and privacy.

➡️Bitcoin’s capital base is huge, even small BTC flows into DeFi unlock big liquidity. BTCFi keeps assets closer to Bitcoin’s security model rather than relying on wrapped BTC on Ethereum. It reduces the “Ethereum-only” narrative and broadens where real crypto finance can live.

But There Are Limits
❗️BTCFi is early-stage vs. Ethereum DeFi — TVL and tooling are smaller.
❗️Bridging, composability, and differing trust models create UX and security tradeoffs.
❗️Many apps still depend on new tech that has unique risks compared with mature Ethereum DeFi.

BTCFi unlocks new use cases for the world’s biggest crypto while keeping Bitcoin’s security at the center. Whether building, researching, or hiring in Web3, understanding BTCFi will make your work more relevant and market-ready.

➡️ Full guide here ⬅️

#Web3Guide

Friday vibes hit different when divine intervention gets a little too practical!

But here's the thing - it's Friday, and weekends are sacred time meant for recharging (unless you're planning to actually get a job - in which case, check out the latest openings on our BeInCrypto jobs board!).

P.S. However you spend your weekends, make sure you actually rest - your future Monday self will thank you! 🩷

Top Role This Week: EVM Client Developer (Remote)

We’ve already teamed up with Lucky Hunter — a global IT recruitment agency behind some of the most interesting hires in Web3 — to talk about what makes a great crypto career in 2025.

If you haven’t seen our interview with their CEO & Founder, Tatiana Melnichuk, you can catch all the insights ➡️ here.

Now, Lucky Hunter is looking for an EVM Client Developer to join a team developing TOOL (Trustless Orderflow Operations Layer) — a TEE-based solution aiming to revolutionize Ethereum's transaction supply chain to achieve:
▫️1-second execution for all transactions
▫️End-to-end transaction privacy
▫️Credible neutrality with permissionless, decentralized collaborative MEV searching, intent solving, and block building.

As part of the core team, you’ll work on Ethereum integration, consensus systems, and privacy architecture — shaping the foundation for a faster, more secure, and transparent Ethereum network. The role involves protocol-level development, performance optimization, and close collaboration with Ethereum researchers.

Requirements:
▫️8+ years in software engineering (5+ in blockchain/distributed systems)
▫️Expert-level knowledge of Ethereum protocol and EVM clients (Geth, Reth, Erigon)
▫️Proficiency in Go, Rust, or C++
▫️Strong understanding of MEV, PBS, and mev-boost infrastructure
▫️Experience with validator operations, staking, and consensus mechanisms

Flexible contract, remote-first setup, and competitive salary.

➡️ Apply now

#Web3Jobs

Navigate Web3 jobs smarter with Ana Berlina!

In the fast-paced Web3 space, choosing the right role can be challenging. Ana Berlina, Talent Acquisition Partner at BeInCrypto, compares two new openings to help you apply strategically and find a role where your skills can shine.

Vacancy 1: Senior Backend Engineer – Kraken (Breakout Prop)

Company Overview: Kraken is one of the most established crypto exchanges, known for its security, performance, and strong developer culture.

▫️Vacancy Details:
Senior-level role
Focus: high-performance backend systems for trading analytics and data pipelines
Remote (global)

▫️Role Summary: You’ll design, build, and optimize backend services that process massive amounts of trading data — ensuring speed, scalability, and data integrity.

Fit Assessment: ✅Strong fit if you have:
7+ years in backend development (C#, ASP.NET Core)
Experience with AWS + PostgreSQL
Interest in financial or trading systems
❗️Less relevant if you’re new to performance-critical backend or finance.

Application Strategy:
Highlight measurable performance improvements (e.g., “reduced API latency by 40%”)
Emphasize experience in data pipelines and real-time systems
Mention teamwork across distributed global teams

Vacancy 2: Senior Backend Developer – Wintermute

Company Overview: Wintermute is a leading algorithmic trading firm, driving innovation in DeFi and liquidity solutions across Web3.

▫️Vacancy Details:
Senior-level role
Focus: backend & APIs for decentralized trading platform Bebop
Based in London or remote/hybrid

▫️Role Summary: You’ll develop scalable APIs and backend architecture powering DeFi trading, working closely with blockchain engineers and product teams.

▫️Fit Assessment: ✅Great match if you have:
Strong experience in Python or Rust
Understanding of DeFi protocols and smart contract interactions
Passion for crypto and decentralized tech
❗️Less ideal if you prefer traditional finance or structured corporate setups.

▫️Application Strategy:
Showcase projects involving blockchain or DEX integrations
Mention any open-source or crypto-related contributions
Demonstrate problem-solving in high-load, low-latency systems

How to Choose Between Them
Prefer traditional trading systems & strong backend structure ➡️ Kraken
Want DeFi innovation & blockchain interaction ➡️ Wintermute

🔑Career Tip: Your backend skills are valuable — how you position them matters. Need help tailoring your CV or understanding your fit in Web3 roles? Book a short consultation with our HR experts and move your career forward faster! 🚀

#BICExperts

What Are Content Coins?

Random tweets, memes, and videos are turning into tradable tokens, and people are buying them. Some call it speculation, others call it the next phase of creator monetization. Here’s what’s really happening:

What Are Content Coins? A content coin is a crypto token tied to a single piece of content: a tweet, meme, or video. Instead of representing a whole project, the token represents that one post. One moment, one coin.

You can mint, list, and trade it just like any other token. Its value comes from how viral the content gets, not from what it powers.

How It Works
1️⃣Someone mints a token around a post using a platform like Zora.
2️⃣The token appears on-chain and can be listed on a DEX.
3️⃣Users buy, sell, or flip it based on how popular the content becomes.
Important: Owning a content coin doesn’t give you rights to the post, just a stake in its reach and cultural impact.

Content Coins vs Meme Coins & NFTs
▫️Meme coins represent ideas, not specific content.
▫️NFTs are non-fungible, one owner per asset.
▫️Content coins are fungible , everyone can own a share of a specific tweet or meme.
So, same speculative energy, but tied to one exact post, not a brand or concept.

❗️Risks & Criticisms
▫️Many see content coins as meme coins 2.0 — all pump, no purpose.
▫️No creator consent: most tokens are minted without permission.
▫️Extreme volatility: many coins pump and dump in hours.
▫️Insider trading: early wallets often profit before public listings.

The tokens usually have no real utility, you’re betting on virality, not fundamentals.

Content coins blend social virality + crypto speculation, showing how attention itself can be tokenized. Whether it’s a short-lived meme or the next major monetization model, it’s reshaping how creators, traders, and communities interact on-chain.

➡️ Full explainer here ⬅️

#Web3Guide